[Bsa-troop85] Summer Camp

[Don Curry]

Hello, All:

 

Richard did a great job with his note, but I had a few things I would like
to recommend:

 

1)       Gold Bond Cream - if you have a son that has ever gotten crotch
rot, get some Bag Balm or Gold Bond.  Nothing worse than walking around in a
wet swimsuit all afternoon, getting the rub, then having it hurt for days.
I know, I know.TMI.  But, they will appreciate it your having packed it for
them.

2)      Plenty of clean underwear.  Can't be sure they'll use it, but we
will make them shower every other day, at least.

3)      Books are OK.  A single pocketknife is good.  Some sisal rope for
making camp gadgets would be helpful.  NO ELECTRONICS.  They can take their
stuff in the car, but it will have to stay in the car.

4)      A hanger would be good for them to keep their Class A shirt on
between meals.

5)      Batteries for flashlights, etc.

6)      Don't really need to send snacks.  They shouldn't have extra food in
their campsite, and they will inevitably try to squirrel it in their tent.
Then, they are surprised when they wake up to a raccoon sitting on their
chest.  There are snacks there that they can buy.

7)      The more money you send, the more useless stuff they will be
bringing home.  That is a truism.  The store has some neat things, but lots
of relatively useless things, too.  They do need some cash for lunch in
McAlister for Sunday afternoon.  And likely a bit for on the way home.
Check the merit badge guide for HSR to figure out how much the merit badges
will cost.  Most don't have a cost, but some have some expense.

8)      Rain appears likely, so they NEED rain gear. 

9)      Sunscreen, bug repellant, swim shoes and swim suit, towel, soap,
etc.  Hat and/or sunglasses.  Hammocks are OK for day use.  Nalgene bottle.
Camp chair.

 

I think that's it for now.  If you have any questions, let me know via
email, or better, call at 918 812 1844.

 

Don Curry

 

From: bsa-troop85-bounces at troop85tulsa.org
[mailto:bsa-troop85-bounces at troop85tulsa.org] On Behalf Of Richard Ross
Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2013 10:24 AM
To: Toop 85 Email List
Subject: [Bsa-troop85] Summer Camp

 

 

(1) First, I appreciate those of you that have gotten information back to me
about your plans to get the physicals & other paperwork addressed.  If you
want to bring things to me Friday evening that will be fine too.

 

(2) Rough Itinerary:

 

Friday Evening 6:00 p.m. - 5/31 -  we will meet at the church to load the
trailer for summer camp.  Everyone should have all their gear packed and
ready to load... I will be looking for any remaining/missing paperwork at
this time.  Please remember to keep your Scout Uniform out to wear during
our trip down to camp Sunday morning.    If not e-mailed out earlier, I will
have a list of the merit badge fees for each scout so that you know how much
to send with your scout.  You can see this from earlier notes distributed by
Mr. Harder or the hale leaders guid.  

 

Sunday Morning 9:00 a.m. - 6/2 - We will meet in the north parking lot of
Jenks Southeast.  Mediations and any last minute paperwork should be brought
to this meeting & turned into one of the adults (TBD).  Please be early, not
late.  Will take a picture and leave as quickly as possible.  Scouts should
have money for lunch and any cash they will be taking to sumer camp.   We
will depart and stop in McCalester for lunch.... then head to HSR to arrive
for check in at 1:00. 

 

Saturday Morning ??:?? a.m. - 6/8 - We will pack up much of the camp the
evening before, load the trailer, eat breakfast, check out of camp and head
home.  I will send out an e-mail note and post something to the Facebook
group when we leave.  Please be prepared to be reachable and be at the
church sometime between 10:30 and 12:30.  Our leaders/scouts will be tired &
ready to go home... so be prepared to jump right in and help pull things out
of the trailer.   

 

(5) Suggestions to consider that may not have been covered earlier.  

(i) Do not forget your Cot, water bottle, rain gear, flashlight.  

(ii)Some scouts will pack a flat sheet along with their sleeping bag.  If it
is hot at night a flat sheet to cover with instead of burying yourself in a
sleeping bag can be more comfortable.  

(iii) A day pack to carry small items around with during the day can be
nice.    

 

(4) CASH:

If your or your scouts want an adult to hold excess cash we will have
someone prepared for that.... an envelope with your scouts name on it will
help facilitate this activity.  I am cheep, so if you are looking for
guidance $5 a day will provide more than enough candy in a day.  Additional
amounts for T-Shirts; plastic mugs they can get branded; and other quality
merchandise is at your discretion.  The shop does take credit cards if you
so dare....  Other than making sure the scouts pay their merit badge fees, I
will not intend to manage cash for them...  I will ask them to think about
it, but if they have $50 and ask for it all on Monday then when it is gone
it's gone.  They will eat just fine & have plenty of water to drink.  

 

(5) FAcebook... don't forget to like the Tulsa Troop 85 page & also join the
Tulsa Troop 85 group if you have not done so already.  

 

 

Gig'em Aggies

 

Richard Ross


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